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Azerbaijan indicts 'network of people' accused of 'foreign-backed plot to seize power'

Azerbaijan’s State Security Service has filed charges against a group of people accused of belonging to a criminal network alleged to have attempted to forcibly seize state power. It's claimed they tried to alter the constitutional structure, with the support of foreign intelligence agencies.

Norwegian police search former PM Jagland’s homes in Epstein-linked probe

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Epstein Files

Norwegian police search former PM Jagland’s homes in Epstein-linked probe

Norwegian police searched the homes of former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland on Thursday (12 February) as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged ties between prominent Norwegians and the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, authorities and media reports said.

Belgian police raid European Commission over property sale probe

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Investigation

Belgian police raid European Commission over property sale probe

Belgian police searched multiple European Commission offices in Brussels on Thursday as part of an investigation into the 2024 sale of EU-owned buildings to the Belgian state.

Munich Security Conference to open amid doubts over U.S. commitment to Europe

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MSC 2026

Munich Security Conference to open amid doubts over U.S. commitment to Europe

Europe heads into the Munich Security Conference, 13 February, amid deepening unease over U.S. policy, as President Donald Trump’s hard-line stance on defence, trade and territory fuels doubts about Washington’s long-term commitment to transatlantic security.

In photos: Day 6 highlights from Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

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Olympic Games

In photos: Day 6 highlights from Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Day 6 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics brought fans and photographers unforgettable moments of athleticism, determination and sheer joy. From the ice rinks of Milan to the snowy slopes of Livigno, athletes pushed themselves to the limit delivering breathtaking performances.

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Turkish, Greek leaders signal will to resolve maritime issues after Ankara talks

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Diplomacy

Turkish, Greek leaders signal will to resolve maritime issues after Ankara talks

Türkiye and Greece signalled renewed political will to ease long-standing tensions during high-level talks in Ankara on Wednesday (11 February). Maritime borders, migration and trade topped the agenda as both leaders struck a cautiously optimistic tone.

Rewriting the Constitution: Kazakhstan faces scrutiny over proposed overhaul

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Constitutional Reform

Rewriting the Constitution: Kazakhstan faces scrutiny over proposed overhaul

Plans for sweeping constitutional changes in Kazakhstan have sparked controversy, with civil society representatives accusing the authorities of rushing reforms without sufficient transparency or a clear public mandate.

Kabul seeks urgent boost to polio testing and health services for returnees

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View from Afghanistan

Kabul seeks urgent boost to polio testing and health services for returnees

Afghanistan’s Health Minister has urged urgent action to strengthen domestic polio diagnostics and expand healthcare for returnees and vulnerable communities, pressing international partners in Kabul for faster, fully funded support as the country faces mounting strain on its health system.

From merger to reversal: Government retreats on plan to combine Georgia’s two largest universities

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View from Georgia

From merger to reversal: Government retreats on plan to combine Georgia’s two largest universities

Plans to merge Tbilisi State University and Georgian Technical University have been scrapped by Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, who backed down on the proposed move after days of backlash from lecturers and students.

U.S. revokes EPA authority to regulate greenhouse gases, setting up major court fight

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Climate

U.S. revokes EPA authority to regulate greenhouse gases, setting up major court fight

The Trump administration on Thursday finalised rules revoking the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, ...

Astronomers observe a star that quietly transformed into a black hole

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Formation of a black hole

Astronomers observe a star that quietly transformed into a black hole

The formation of a black hole can be quite a violent event, with a massive dying star blowing up and some of its remnants collapsing to form an except...

Rapid Support Forces drone strike kills 2, wounds 4 in Sudan’s Kordofan, say medics

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Sudan conflict

Rapid Support Forces drone strike kills 2, wounds 4 in Sudan’s Kordofan, say medics

Medical group accuses paramilitary force of targeting civilians in al-Kurqal area, urges international action to protect residents....

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Olympic Games

In photos: Day 6 highlights from Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Day 6 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics brought fans and photographers unforgettable moments of athleticism, determination and sheer joy. Fro...

Minnesota ICE operation to conclude after months of scrutiny and protests

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U.S. Immigration

Minnesota ICE operation to conclude after months of scrutiny and protests

U.S. border chief Tom Homan said on Thursday (12 February) a federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end after months of raids that led to mor...

ICRC: ‘Millions continue to struggle’ as more than 1.2 million Afghans seek care in 2025

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Humanitarian crisis

ICRC: ‘Millions continue to struggle’ as more than 1.2 million Afghans seek care in 2025

Afghanistan’s humanitarian situation remained severe throughout 2025, with millions still struggling to meet basic needs, according to a new report by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

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Sudan conflict

Rapid Support Forces drone strike kills 2, wounds 4 in Sudan’s Kordofan, say medics

Medical group accuses paramilitary force of targeting civilians in al-Kurqal area, urges international action to protect residents.

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U.S. Immigration

Minnesota ICE operation to conclude after months of scrutiny and protests

U.S. border chief Tom Homan said on Thursday (12 February) a federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end after months of raids that led to more than 4,000 arrests, mass protests and two fatal shootings.

Kim Jong Un positions daughter as heir, Seoul says

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Politics

Kim Jong Un positions daughter as heir, Seoul says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has chosen his teenage daughter as his successor, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday.

Bangladesh election turnout nears 48% as polls close

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Politics

Bangladesh election turnout nears 48% as polls close

Polls have close in Bangladesh's first general election since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political transition. Turnout reached 47.91% by early afternoon, according to partial data from election authorities.

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Business Economy Markets

China being used to bypass sanctions on foreign cars in Russia, report suggests

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Vehicle Imports

China being used to bypass sanctions on foreign cars in Russia, report suggests

Russia’s car market is continuing to receive tens of thousands of foreign-brand vehicles via China despite sanctions imposed after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a journalistic investigation has found.

Türkiye agrees deal with U.S. energy giant Chevron over oil and gas exploration

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Business

Türkiye agrees deal with U.S. energy giant Chevron over oil and gas exploration

Türkiye’s national energy company, TPAO, has struck a new cooperation deal with U.S. energy giant Chevron, signing a memorandum of understanding to explore joint oil and gas exploration and production opportunities, the Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Ministry announced on Thursday.

Wall Street ends sharply down as traders fret over AI disruption

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AI disruptions

Wall Street ends sharply down as traders fret over AI disruption

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Tuesday as investors worried about artificial intelligence (AI) creating more competition for software makers, keeping them on edge ahead of quarterly reports from Alphabet and Amazon later this week.

Wall Street little changed after Fed holds rates steady

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Fed decision

Wall Street little changed after Fed holds rates steady

U.S. stock markets finished mixed on Wednesday (28 January) as investors reacted calmly after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, a decision that had been widely expected and largely priced in.

S&P 500 closes at record high as tech gains offset healthcare rout

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Markets & earnings

S&P 500 closes at record high as tech gains offset healthcare rout

The S&P 500 edged to a record closing high on Tuesday, marking its fifth consecutive day of gains, as strong advances in technology stocks offset a sharp selloff in healthcare shares and a mixed batch of corporate earnings.

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James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star, dies aged 48

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Creek star dies at 48

James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star, dies aged 48

James Van Der Beek, who rose to fame as Dawson Leery in the hit teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48 following a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer.

Japan cancels Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival after tourist behaviour concerns

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Japan tourism

Japan cancels Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival after tourist behaviour concerns

A Japanese city near Mount Fuji has cancelled its annual cherry blossom festival, saying growing numbers of badly behaved tourists are disrupting daily life for residents.

Netherlands returns 3,500-year-old looted sculpture to Egypt

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Art

Netherlands returns 3,500-year-old looted sculpture to Egypt

The Netherlands has returned a 3,500-year-old Egyptian sculpture to Egypt, after an investigation confirmed the artefact had been looted and unlawfully removed from the country.

'Angel Meloni' scrubbed off Rome church wall

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Church painting

'Angel Meloni' scrubbed off Rome church wall

A Rome church has painted over an angel that had been restored to resemble Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after the image triggered political and clerical criticism.

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Top Iranian adviser visits mediator Oman, as Iran and U.S. prepare for talks

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Iran-U.S. talks

Top Iranian adviser visits mediator Oman, as Iran and U.S. prepare for talks

A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader said on Tuesday that negotiations with the United States must remain focused on the nuclear issue and be grounded in realism, as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume talks mediated by Oman.

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Creek star dies at 48

James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star, dies aged 48

James Van Der Beek, who rose to fame as Dawson Leery in the hit teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48 following a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer.

Canadian PM Carney speaks with Trump to resolve Ontario–Michigan bridge dispute

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Canada-U.S.

Canadian PM Carney speaks with Trump to resolve Ontario–Michigan bridge dispute

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a bridge project linking Canada’s Ontario province with the U.S. state of Michigan would contribute to cooperation between the two countries.

Trump tells Netanyahu he wants Iran negotiations to continue

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Expert View

Trump tells Netanyahu he wants Iran negotiations to continue

U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister of Israel Trump hosted Netanyahu for closed-door talks focused on negotiations with Tehran, Gaza and wider rBenjamin Netanyahu ended a two-and-a-half-hour meeting at The White House on Wednesday without reaching agreement on how to move forward on Iran.

Mother and son compete at Milan-Cortina Olympics in historic first for Mexico

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Winter Olympics

Mother and son compete at Milan-Cortina Olympics in historic first for Mexico

Mexican Alpine skier Lasse Gaxiola will have his mother for company on his Olympic debut but she will not be cheering him from the finish area in Saturday's giant slalom in Bormio because she will be three hours away preparing her own race.

Health

Health news Healthcare

Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fall by 75% but UN agencies warn of the risk of outbreaks

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WHO Report

Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fall by 75% but UN agencies warn of the risk of outbreaks

Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia fell sharply in 2025 compared to the previous year but health officials have warned that the risk of fresh outbreaks remains unless vaccination gaps are urgently addressed.

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Measles outbreak

Florida university reports measles outbreak as U.S. cases climb

A Florida university has become a new hotspot in a widening U.S. measles outbreak, with health officials confirming multiple infections and hospitalisations.

Nipah virus exposes cracks in global health security

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Expert View

Nipah virus exposes cracks in global health security

The World Health Organization has added the Nipah virus to its list of the world’s top 10 priority diseases, alongside COVID-19 and the Zika virus, warning that its epidemic potential highlights the global risk posed by fast-spreading outbreaks.

Belgium investigates possible baby illnesses linked to contaminated Nestle formula

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Belgium Nestle probe

Belgium investigates possible baby illnesses linked to contaminated Nestle formula

Belgian authorities are examining suspected cases of infants falling ill after consuming recalled Nestle baby formula, amid warnings that confirmed infections may be underestimated due to limited testing requirements.

India Nipah infections prompt Southeast Asia to tighten screening

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India Nipah cases

India Nipah infections prompt Southeast Asia to tighten screening

Two Nipah infections involving health workers in India have triggered heightened screening across Southeast Asia as authorities move to prevent the high fatality virus from spreading beyond the country.

WHO regrets U.S. withdrawal and hopes Washington will return

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World Health Organization

WHO regrets U.S. withdrawal and hopes Washington will return

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it regrets the United States’ decision to withdraw from the UN health agency and hopes Washington will resume active participation in the future.

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Spanish train drivers begin nationwide strike following deadly crashes

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NATIONWIDE RAIL STRIKE

Spanish train drivers begin nationwide strike following deadly crashes

Spain’s rail network faces a three-day shutdown this week as the Semaf union protests safety failures following fatal accidents in Adamuz and Catalonia.

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Ice grounds

Berlin flights grounded: Freezing rain paralyses German capital transport

Winter weather has brought air travel in the German capital to a complete halt, stranding thousands of passengers as severe icing conditions make runways and aircraft unsafe for operation and force authorities to shut down one of Europe’s key transport hubs.

Air China prepares 70,000 flights for the world’s biggest holiday migration

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Travel rush

Air China prepares 70,000 flights for the world’s biggest holiday migration

Air China has announced that it will operate around 70,000 flights during the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, as China prepares for another surge of holiday travel during its most important annual celebration.

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Trevi Fountain

Rome introduces 2-euro fee for access to Trevi Fountain basin

Rome has begun charging tourists 2 euros to step down to the Trevi Fountain’s basin area, a measure aimed at easing overtourism and funding maintenance.

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Climate

U.S. revokes EPA authority to regulate greenhouse gases, setting up major court fight

The Trump administration on Thursday finalised rules revoking the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, a move that significantly reshapes long-standing U.S. climate policy.

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Cyclone Gezani

Cyclone Gezani kills at least 31 in Madagascar as fierce winds hit key port city

Tropical Cyclone Gezani has killed at least 31 people and left four others missing after tearing through eastern Madagascar, the government said on Wednesday, with the island nation’s second-largest city bearing the brunt of the destruction.

Flood danger rises as Spain and Portugal face another storm

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Spain flood

Flood danger rises as Spain and Portugal face another storm

Rivers and reservoirs across Spain and Portugal were on the verge of overflowing on Wednesday as a new weather front pounded the Iberian peninsula, compounding damage from last week's Storm Kristin.

Morocco evacuates more than 100,000 people after floods hit four provinces

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Morocco floods

Morocco evacuates more than 100,000 people after floods hit four provinces

Morocco has evacuated more than 100,000 people from four provinces after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across several northern regions, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.

Greenland temperatures surge in warmest January on record

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Arctic warming

Greenland temperatures surge in warmest January on record

Greenland registered its warmest January on record, sharpening concerns over how fast-rising Arctic temperatures are reshaping core parts of the island’s economy.

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